Question 1

The probation officer has the discretionary authority to revoke probation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

According to your text, most absconders leave because of

Accepted Answer

A)  embarrassment. 
B)  fear. 
C)  new crimes. 
D)  technical violations. 
A)  embarrassment. 
B)  fear. 
C)  new crimes. 
D)  technical violations. B

Question 3

In all states, the warrant to revoke is issued by a court and served by law enforcement officers or probation officers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Women offenders who recidivate tend to perceive lack of support from their parole/probation officer and/or their ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Women offenders who recidivate tend to perceive...

Question 5

What is a valid explanation for why revocation rates have likely increased?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is a lower threshold for tolerated behavior. 
B)  Caseloads for parole officers are too large for face-to-face contact. 
C)  Drug use is more readily detected. 
D)  All of these are correct. 
A)  There is a lower threshold for tolerated behavior. 
B)  Caseloads for parole officers are too large for face-to-face contact. 
C)  Drug use is more readily detected. 
D)  All of these are correct.

Question 6

In Gagnon v. Scarpelli, the U.S. Supreme Court held that, like parolees, probationers were entitled to a two-stage hearing consisting of a preliminary hearing and a final revocation hearing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What type of offender is least likely to demonstrate recidivism while on probation or parole?

Accepted Answer

Violations during probation or parole su

Question 8

Failing to report to your probation officer is an example of a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Failing to report to your probation officer...

Question 9

Probation revocation procedures are governed by

Accepted Answer

A)  the probation officer. 
B)  local ordinances. 
C)  state law and agency policy. 
D)  the Departments of Corrections. 
A)  the probation officer. 
B)  local ordinances. 
C)  state law and agency policy. 
D)  the Departments of Corrections.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true regarding the power to arrest probationers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Police and other law enforcement officers are the only individuals permitted to arrest probationers. 
B)  Prosecutors have the legal authority to arrest probationers. 
C)  Probation officers are the only individuals permitted to arrest probationers. 
D)  Who is able to arrest probationers depends upon the state and/or jurisdiction where the probationer resides. 
A)  Police and other law enforcement officers are the only individuals permitted to arrest probationers. 
B)  Prosecutors have the legal authority to arrest probationers. 
C)  Probation officers are the only individuals permitted to arrest probationers. 
D)  Who is able to arrest probationers depends upon the state and/or jurisdiction where the probationer resides.

Question 11

Most probationers and parolees tend to have their probation/parole revoked for ongoing technical violations over a given period of time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Why has the rate of revocation increased in recent years?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. With the increase in

Question 13

A significant problem in probation supervision in many jurisdictions in which probationers become "fugitives" from the system is __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A significant problem in probation supervision in...

Question 14

You are writing an amicus brief for the Supreme Court, which is hearing a case about the burden of proof for revocation in parole and probation cases. The essential question is: Should hearsay and other evidence not normally permissible in a court of law be allowed? Because your brief will be read by federal justices, you must contextualize your argument within the historical framework of Supreme Court decisions.

Accepted Answer

In considering the burden of proof for r

Question 15

The rights to which adult offenders are entitled during probation revocation proceedings were detailed in which U.S. Supreme Court case decision?

Accepted Answer

A)  Morrissey v. Brewer 
B)  Gagnon v. Scarpelli 
C)  Shepard v. Sweet 
D)  Wolff v. McDonnell 
A)  Morrissey v. Brewer 
B)  Gagnon v. Scarpelli 
C)  Shepard v. Sweet 
D)  Wolff v. McDonnell

Question 16

Nationally, between 60% and 70% of probationers successfully complete supervision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Graduated sanctions most often utilized by community services officers do NOT include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Warnings/admonishments 
B)  Increased control 
C)  Increased monitoring/programming 
D)  All of these choices 
A)  Warnings/admonishments 
B)  Increased control 
C)  Increased monitoring/programming 
D)  All of these choices

Question 18

Probation and parole violators are entitled to a two-stage hearing consisting of a preliminary hearing and a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  jury trial. 
B)  bench trial. 
C)  final revocation hearing. 
D)  arraignment. 
A)  jury trial. 
B)  bench trial. 
C)  final revocation hearing. 
D)  arraignment.

Question 19

Approximately ______ of probationers successfully complete supervision.

Accepted Answer

A)  90%-100% 
B)  60%-70% 
C)  50%-60% 
D)  30%-40% 
A)  90%-100% 
B)  60%-70% 
C)  50%-60% 
D)  30%-40%

Question 20

Over half of all parolees who had their parole revoked and were returned to prison faced revocation because of

Accepted Answer

A)  technical violations. 
B)  commission of a new crime. 
C)  failure to pay fines. 
D)  failure to pay restitution. 
A)  technical violations. 
B)  commission of a new crime. 
C)  failure to pay fines. 
D)  failure to pay restitution.

The probation officer has the discretionary authority to revoke probation.

According to your text, most absconders leave because of

In all states, the warrant to revoke is issued by a court and served by law enforcement officers or probation officers.

Women offenders who recidivate tend to perceive lack of support from their parole/probation officer and/or their ________.

What is a valid explanation for why revocation rates have likely increased?

In Gagnon v. Scarpelli, the U.S. Supreme Court held that, like parolees, probationers were entitled to a two-stage hearing consisting of a preliminary hearing and a final revocation hearing.

What type of offender is least likely to demonstrate recidivism while on probation or parole?

Failing to report to your probation officer is an example of a(n) __________.

Probation revocation procedures are governed by

Which of the following statements is true regarding the power to arrest probationers?

Most probationers and parolees tend to have their probation/parole revoked for ongoing technical violations over a given period of time.

Why has the rate of revocation increased in recent years?

A significant problem in probation supervision in many jurisdictions in which probationers become "fugitives" from the system is __________.

The rights to which adult offenders are entitled during probation revocation proceedings were detailed in which U.S. Supreme Court case decision?

Nationally, between 60% and 70% of probationers successfully complete supervision.

Graduated sanctions most often utilized by community services officers do NOT include which of the following?

Probation and parole violators are entitled to a two-stage hearing consisting of a preliminary hearing and a(n)

Approximately ______ of probationers successfully complete supervision.

Over half of all parolees who had their parole revoked and were returned to prison faced revocation because of

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Exam 7: Community Supervision Modification and Revocation

The probation officer has the discretionary authority to revoke probation.

According to your text, most absconders leave because of

In all states, the warrant to revoke is issued by a court and served by law enforcement officers or probation officers.

Women offenders who recidivate tend to perceive lack of support from their parole/probation officer and/or their ________.

What is a valid explanation for why revocation rates have likely increased?

In Gagnon v. Scarpelli, the U.S. Supreme Court held that, like parolees, probationers were entitled to a two-stage hearing consisting of a preliminary hearing and a final revocation hearing.

What type of offender is least likely to demonstrate recidivism while on probation or parole?

Failing to report to your probation officer is an example of a(n) __________.

Probation revocation procedures are governed by

Which of the following statements is true regarding the power to arrest probationers?

Most probationers and parolees tend to have their probation/parole revoked for ongoing technical violations over a given period of time.

Why has the rate of revocation increased in recent years?

A significant problem in probation supervision in many jurisdictions in which probationers become "fugitives" from the system is __________.

The rights to which adult offenders are entitled during probation revocation proceedings were detailed in which U.S. Supreme Court case decision?

Nationally, between 60% and 70% of probationers successfully complete supervision.

Graduated sanctions most often utilized by community services officers do NOT include which of the following?

Probation and parole violators are entitled to a two-stage hearing consisting of a preliminary hearing and a(n)

Approximately ______ of probationers successfully complete supervision.

Over half of all parolees who had their parole revoked and were returned to prison faced revocation because of

An Overview of Community Corrections: Goals and Evidence-Based Practices

How Probation Developed: Chronicling Its Past and Present

History of Parole and Mandatory Release

Pretrial Supervision, Sentencing, and the Presentence Investigation Report

Case Management Using Riskneedsresponsivity

Supervision and Treatment for Offenders With Special Needs

Residential Community Supervision Programs

Nonresidential Graduated Sanctions

Economic and Restorative Justice Reparations

Prisoner Reentry: Collateral Consequences, Parole, and Mandatory Release

Career Pathways in Community Corrections

Juvenile Justice, Probation, and Parole

Bringing It All Together: Practical Solutions for Community-Based Corrections

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